FT/FS: Sweet USA G&L L2000 w/Jazz neck

[Personatech]

Well, I tried out a Music Man Stingray 4HH SLO last week and absolutely loved it so I'm putting out a trade feeler...

I have a very sweet G&L L2000, trans red over ash with a six-bolt maple Jazz-width neck (think #8 but not sure) and currently strung with D'Addario XL170s. You might recognize this as Ben King's Ol' Red (in fact, the photo I'm posting is originally his but I can take additional photos if you wish). Includes original G&L molded case with case candy and an extra set of strings.

I'd prefer to trade for the following:

• Stingray Classic Series (I'll add cash to the deal)
• Stingray 2-EQ
• Stingray 4HH

Trades must be less than 9.5 lbs. (9 lbs. 8 oz.) and preference will be given to basses weighing less than 9 lbs.



Two more pics from the previous, previous owner - recognize the wood floor??





I'd really prefer the trade, so I'll wait to see if there's any EBMM interest before selling. That being said, the sale price will be $850 Paypal & UPS Ground shipping CONUS included. To those of you already on my "if you decide to sell" list, thanks for your patience.

[genstormbringer]

Originally Posted by Personatech

Well, I tried out a Music Man Stingray 4HH SLO last week and absolutely loved it so I'm putting out a trade feeler...

I have a very sweet G&L L2000, trans red over ash with a six-bolt maple Jazz-width neck (think #8 but not sure) and currently strung with D'Addario XL170s. You might recognize this as Ben King's Ol' Red (in fact, the photo I'm posting is originally his but I can take additional photos if you wish). Includes original G&L molded case with case candy and an extra set of strings.

I'd prefer to trade for a MusicMan Stingray 4HH Slo Special. The perfect SLO would be black cherry burst and have an ebony fingerboard with a weight of less than 9.5 lbs, but I'll consider other finish combos.



Two more pics from the previous, previous owner - recognize the wood floor??





I'd really prefer the trade, so I'll wait to see if there's any EBMM SLO interest before selling. That being said, the sale price will be $850 Paypal & UPS Ground shipping CONUS included.

I may have some interest in this bass. It is sweet! How is the weight on this bad boy and the radius on the neck looks superb almost flat what is the verdict say u?

[genstormbringer]

I take it the nut width is 1.5" ? This is a USA model correct?

[Personatech]

Originally Posted by genstormbringer

I take it the nut width is 1.5" ? This is a USA model correct?

Correct. It is indeed a USA Model, weight is 9 lbs. 9 oz. on analog postal scale, nut is 1.5" and radius is (I think) 12".

[tomd999]

Hiya,

PM sent

Tom

[Personatech]

...and replied.

Tom

[Personatech]

Getting lots of outright sale interest but no EBMM love yet... Here's a few more photos taken this morning!

Back of neck, showing some flame:


Body front in the morning light:


Neck joint, showing lack of fretwear and more flame:


2002 Neck:


Feb 27, 2002 Body:


Another shot of neck joint showing lack of fretwear and flame - obviously, I'm not a slapper!


Nut, flame, fret - I do like my action low:


Back of body - it's two-piece ash as far as I can tell:

[Personatech]

Bump for revised trade wants...

[Personatech]

Slo Special or standard neck, doesn't matter...

[lakin757]

any other trades?

[Personatech]

Possibly other Stingray pickup configs, possibly even a Classic Series 'Ray, maybe even a Lakie Hollowbody, but that's about it...

[genstormbringer]

man I do love this bass I am almost at the point of giving in.

[Thunder Pulse]

Sound-wise, what do you like about the Stingray that the L2000 can't do?

[Personatech]

It's not so much the tone - I really think I just have wanderlust and the EBMM Ray 4HH offered at least as much flexibility as the L2000, maybe more. I can't afford a Rick and a P and a J and a Ray and ... you get the picture. There aren't many basses out there that can wear many hats. The L2000 is one and the 'Ray 4HH is another.

Also, while the L2K has a jazz-width neck, it's a bit chunky front-to-back when compared to my MIM Jazz fretless (which I prefer). The Slo Special neck was very similar to my Jazz and that is why I was really attracted to it. Then after trying a few 'Rays with standard necks I was shocked that they, too, were now fairly slim front-to-back and was surprisingly comfy - I'd remembered them being chunky the last few times I'd tried them. Since Slo Specials are relatively hard to come by, I decided to expand the trade possibilities to standard-neck Ray 4HHs.

[lakin757]

Originally Posted by Thunder Pulse

Sound-wise, what do you like about the Stingray that the L2000 can't do?

I do believe you can get an AWESOME 'Ray tone out of the L2k, right on the bridge pickup. maybe it's just me?

[Personatech]

Sure can get a close facsimile (bridge pup, active setting) but the G&L preamp is "tuned" a bit differently than the 'Ray's so it's not spot-on. You can also get decent Jazz (passive, both pups in series) and Pbass (passive, neck pup in parallel) tones but they all have a G&L flavor of sorts. Personally, I like it and I'll be happy to hold on to this particular L2K if the right 'Ray doesn't come along.

I'm going to give this about a week more looking for trades before contacting those interested in outright sale.

[genstormbringer]

bump for a nice bass almost irresistible I can't stop looking at it.

[Personatech]

OK, this is the last "for trade" bump before I switch to "for sale" mode and start going down the list of "if you ever decide you want to sell..." offers.

[Personatech]

Here's my wouldn't-you-know-it-possible-trade-deal-on-the-table bump. While considering the offer, however, I've decided to be open to Stingray HS or Sterling HH or HS trades as well and a Stingray HH Slo Special is still top of the heap!

[shawn2000]

That was my bass originally, bought it In Hawaii, sold it to a notorious G&L man with hardwood floors in Texas. Great bass!